Streete local news Dec 10

WEATHER:
Due to the adverse weather conditions last week most events including the Farmers Market; Parish Park Dinner and Bingo had to be cancelled off with short notice.

WEATHER:
Due to the adverse weather conditions last week most events including the Farmers Market; Parish Park Dinner and Bingo had to be cancelled off with short notice.

We regret any inconvenience and in particular thank Shannonside Northern Sound who went out of their way to keep everyone up to date. Tickets for the Parish Park vintage Dinner will still be valid when the event takes place after Christmas so put them away safely.

SYMPATHY

We extend sincere sympathy to Mrs Marcella Mulligan, Coolamber on the death of her brother last week and to Mrs. Bridie Mallon, Matt and family on the death of her Mother whose funeral took place in Carrrigallen. last Monday. May they rest in peace.

HOUSE CALLS

Weather permitting Mgr. Earley will visit the sick and housebound in the parish this Thursday.

PASTORAL COUNCIL

Please return completed voting papers to the box provided in the Church A.S.A.P. If you can't go just post them to Fr. Joe McGrath.

FARMERS MARKET

This Saturday morning in the parish park 10a.m. - 12noon. We hope to have a surprise or two for theyounger members if they attend. Lots of gifts and Christmas produce for sale including handmade Christmas Cards, cakes, puddings, mince pies, fuel etc etc. Please support on Saturday morning. We regret having had to cancel last Saturday due to the road conditions.

TICKETS

Tickets for the Boherquill Ramblers Christmas Party in Feericks, Rathowen this Saturday night, 11th can be booked by phone with Brian at 086 2596656 or 043 6685116 or Patricia Bruton 087 9812801 or 044 9373169. These tickets can be paid for and collected at the door on Saturday night but must be booked in advance. Why not bring a friend along as well! Tickets 25 euro and music by Pat Masterson again this year. Hope to see all our many Ramblers come along.

TIDY TOWNS

Full marks to Streete Tidy Towns Committee who, as a result of support from Westmeath Community Development Leader Funding were able to completely restore the stone wall on the entrance to the village from the Rathowen side and also put in place new kerbing on the opposite side as well as two stone flower beds built into the existing wall. The exceptional stone work was done by two local brothers, Seamus & Christopher Ross. The Kerbing was done by Sen Dolan, Ankerland Construction, Castlepollard and his crew. A member of the committee told me they could not speak highly enough for all concerned and the icing on the cake was when Westmeath County Council had the road surface re done with tarmacadam. Streete Village certainly has a facelift to be proud of and now all that is left is for the Tidy Towns Judges to show their appreciation with lots of extra points in 2011. Well done to the committee and all concerned. Marian looks forward to being left to continue her good work in 2011.

BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS

The Ramblers were unable to meet on Sunday December 5th because of the snowy weather but they were able to console themselves with the thought of the Ramblers Christmas Dinner which will be held on next Saturday evening, December 11th. This year the Dinner will be held in Feerick's Hotel in Rathowen starting at 8pm. Tickets are 25 euro each and can be reserved by contacting Brian Nerney on 086 2596656. The party is always a lively occasion, so this year especially, it will be an ideal opportunity to get into the Christmas Spirit after all the bad weather.

All Ramblers are urged to take care in the present weather conditions; it would be a pity not to be able to join in all the fun of the Party!

There will be no walk on the day after the Dinner, Sunday 12th, and by the following Sunday, December 19th, everyone will be busy with Christmas preparations so there will be no walk on that Sunday. This means that the Ramblers next walk will be the usual St. Stephen's day walk in Mullaghmeen Forest. Please keep an eye on future notes for further details.

In the meantime, all Ramblers are wished a Happy and Healthy Christmas.

STREETE WILDLIFE CLUB

The club wishes to thank everyone who has supported the club lotto over the past year. The winner of the draw on Saturday, 18th December in both Devine's Lismacaffrey and The Cornmill Boherquill will win 50 euro. Please note that there will be no draw on Saturday 25th December or Saturday 1st January.

There are still a few places available for the club Christmas Party on Saturday 18th December. The cost is €15 per person which includes a four course dinner, and all are welcome, but places MUST be booked in advance with the club Secretary. Phone or text Seamus 0876213500.

On behalf of the club we offer our sympathy with the Mulligan family Coolamber on the death of Marcella's brother, and the Mallon family Clonconnell on the death of Birdie's mother.

CHRISTMAS FAIR

Our annual Christmas Fair which will be held next Sunday December 12th from 2pm to 4pm in Streete Parish Park.

This years Fair will include a selection of stalls displaying items such as hand crafted gifts, handmade jewellery, gifts and beauty products, cards and much more. Great chance to catch up on your Christmas gift ideas. Santa Claus will visit again this year so come along boys and girls to meet him....

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